ARIYARATNA – CHANDRA – 95 Years (Retired Vice Principal, Gurukula Maha Vidyalaya, Kelaniya) – Beloved wife of H.D. Ariyaratna (Former Director, Government Peace Secretariat), precious mother of Manju and Harsha, passed away peacefully. Her remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 8.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. on Sunday 13th July 2025. The Cremation will be at the Old Crematorium, Borella Cemetery, at 5.00 p.m.
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Cooray – Quintus – Attorney-at-Law, kalutara. Son of the late P.Andrew Cooray and Laura Cooray, beloved husband of Yasanthi, loving brother of late Dr. Marie Dabrera and of Nixita Abeyesekera, Rohan (Attorney-at-Law) and of late Ranjan. Remains lie at his residence “Laurand”, Katukurunda, Kalutara, from 9. a.m. on Saturday, 12th July 2025. Cortege leaves Residence at 2. p.m. on Sunday 13th July for burial at 4 p.m. at the General Cemetery Borella – Catholic Section.
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Nagendranath (Nath) Mohandas Wijesundera – In Loving Memory of Nagendranath (Nath) Mohandas Wijesundera. Date of Birth – 28.12.1944, Date of Demise – 10.07.2025. It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nath Wijesundera, beloved husband of Swendrini, loving father of Roshani, Tilani and Nirosh, father-in law of Chaminda, Saliya and Asha. Grandfather of Thavin, Sanil, Kulan, Puniksha, Nithika, Onadhi and Ashinsa. Much loved son of the late Wilfred Panditharatne Wijesundera and the late Soma Samarasinghe, son-in-law of the late Ashoka Yatawara and the late Rukmani Yatawara (nee Hewawissa), much loved brother of late Indra, late Dr. Chakra Wijesundera and Prabo, brother-in-Law of Dr. Bandu Seneviratne, Anoma Wijesundera, Arjuna and Lakmalie Yatawara, Nimalka and Chandra Yatawara. A pillar of strength, grace, and love, a guiding light who nurtured generations with his wisdom, warmth, and unwavering faith. His life was a testament to resilience, kindness, and quiet dignity. As we grieve his loss, we also celebrate the long and meaningful life he lived – a life rich in love, laughter, and countless memories that will remain in our hearts forever. Remains will lie in state at his Residence 22/1, Canal Bank Road, Nandimithra Place, Kirulapona, Colombo 06, from 10.00 am on Sunday 13th July to Monday 14th July. Cortege leaves Residence at 3.30 pm for Cremation at the Kirulapona Cemetery 4.00 pm, Monday 14th of July 2025.
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Rabel, Kusumlatha Methseeli (nee Wickramarachchi) – Beloved wife of Martin Rabel (ex- CTB, Head Office), sister of late Athula & Nimal and Pushpalatha, mother of Dr. Aruna, Dinendra, Chaminda and Surangi, mother-in-law of Dilrukshi, Nidasani, Lochana and Shiran, passed away. Remains lie at Mahinda Panagoda VIP Parlour, Thalangama, Koswatta from 7.00 pm on Saturday-12th July. Cremation at Beddagana Cemetery at 5.00 pm on Sunday-13th July.
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WEERASINGHE – GAMINI (Retired Planter) at rest with Jesus. Dearly beloved husband of Sweenitha, loving father of Manik, father-in-law of Gayani, much loved grandfather of Ruwanthi (Shelly) and Nelakshan, adorable great grandfather of Nekhael and Zael, brother of the late Asoka and Sarath (U.K). Remains lie at A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the Parlour on Sunday 13th July after service at 3.00 p.m. for Cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella at 3.30 p.m. (New Crematorium).
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